iOS 9.3.1 Jailbreak: Apple's Update Delayed The Tool But Now's The Time To Release It

There hasn't been a major new jailbreak tool released for iOS devices since October 2015 and while the Pangu Chinese team released one last month, it was only for devices using ios 9.1 - not particularly useful and was more of an incremental update.

However, iOS 9.3 has long been viewed as the possible iOS version that will see the next big jailbreak tool release. 9.2.1 seemed likely for a release a few months ago, but
Apple&#039;s announcement of an array of big new features with iOS 9.3 such as Night Shift, more 3D Touch shortcuts and enhanced Notes app.

iOS 9.3's Night Shift is just one feature that may have lead jailbreaking teams to delay the release of a new tool. Image credit: Apple

Since those announcements, many jailbreaking enthusiasts considered the fact that it might be worth waiting for a jailbreaking team to use up one of its precious exploits with iOS 9.3, instead of iOS 9.2.1, given that they'd most likely need to wait months for another one. Apple's iOS 9.3 includes what many believe to be one of the biggest set of new features we'll see prior to iOS 10, so releasing a jailbreak tool for this version seems most likely.

The Pangu team released a jailbreaking tool for iOS 9.1, but very few people could use it. If a tool is released for iOS 9.3.1, it will be the first major tool release since October 2015. Image Credit: Antony Leather

This leaves the door open for jailbreaking teams - there's not been a better time to release a jailbreaking tool - iOS 9.3 is new, it's received its first update and early indications are that iOS 9.3.1 is free of major bugs. If a tool does exist, then we could see a release very soon. In the meantime, it's important to realize that there's currently no tool available if you're on iOS 9.2-9.3. There are a lot of fake tools out there and I get asked about them a lot. As soon as a new tool is available, I'll be back with an update and full guide on how to install it. Follow me here on Forbes, on Facebook or Twitter for updates.